Food for Salud is a multi-faceted initiative launched in 2022 at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital that uses the power of food and nutrition to promote the wellbeing of South Florida children and families.
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There are many benefits to eating well, from disease prevention to overall health and wellness. Lack of access to fresh foods is a barrier to nutritious eating. Food for Salud supports access to nutritious food and brings healthy eating tips and recipes to patient families, kids in local schools, and various community events throughout the year.
In Miami-Dade County, 18.2% of children live in households experiencing food insecurity, which can impact physical and mental health. As the region's only free-standing children's hospital that sees nearly a million children each year, it is our duty to identify food insecurity and provide resources to families.
Therefore, patients and families at Nicklaus Children's are screened for food and nutrition insecurity as part of our system-wide Social Driver of Health screening and referral initiative, which also addresses housing, utilities, and transportation. Families who identify as having social needs receive support and ongoing resources from community organizations.
Nicklaus Children's understands many factors impact your child's health. There are resources available to help provide access to nutritious food. This list provides a place to begin.
As a parent, it is important to model and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle for your child, as habits formed during childhood are likely to be continued in adulthood. A new year is a great time to refocus the family on healthy routines after the excesses of the holiday season.
18.2%
of children in Miami Dade live in households experiencing food insecurity5
servings of fruit and vegetables are recommended daily for kids and adultsFollow along with Executive Chef Jessica Simon and her young helpers as they make watermelon and tomato gazpacho. You'll learn how to make your own, as well as why it's such a healthy snack!
